We examine Iran’s hardening rhetoric as protests turn deadly, with at least 544 people killed as the country enters a third week of unrest. Plus: we question whether the world is entering a renaissance of protectionism and why Rio has a beach problem.

We examine Iran&rsquo;s hardening rhetoric as protests turn deadly, with at least 544 people killed as the country enters a third week of unrest. Plus: we&nbsp;question whether the world is entering a renaissance of protectionism and why Rio has a beach problem.

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Iran tells the world that it is ‘prepared’ for war 

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The US president has given Cuba a lifeline, despite wanting the country&rsquo;s socialist leadership to fall. Then: Volodymyr Zelensky uses the Middle East conflict to his advantage and Viktor Orb&aacute;n flounders on the campaign trail. Plus: how does political satire make light from darkness?&nbsp;
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Russian fuel enters Cuba after another Donald Trump U-turn

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Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed as Trump hints at a ‘final blow’ 

Trump takes another swipe at Nato for its caution over the Iran war. Then: is Europe’s far-right firewall fading? Plus: the White House hosts an AI robot and the world’s biggest marathon gets even bigger. 

Trump takes another swipe at Nato for its caution over the Iran war. Then: is Europe&rsquo;s far-right firewall fading? Plus: the White House hosts an AI robot and the world&rsquo;s biggest marathon gets even bigger.&nbsp;

Iran tells the world that it is ‘prepared’ for war

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